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Seaford, DE 19973 · CMS Certification Number 080006. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.
| Operation | Inpatient avg total payment Medicare + patient share | List price | List ÷ total | Outpatient Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $13,184 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $18,654 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $20,643 | $35,421 | 1.7× | — |
Commercial negotiated rates (beta)
| MS-DRG 470 | Median across insurers | × Medicare total payment | Lowest–highest insurer | Insurers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $30,639 | — | $26,778–$34,500 | 2 |
| Insurer | Median negotiated, MS-DRG 470 | × Medicare total payment | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS (other) | $34,500 | — | 1 |
| CareFirst BCBS | $26,778 | — | 1 |
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-27); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
From the hospital's price-transparency file (2026-03-27); commercial plans, dollar-amount contracts only.
Quality
Overall Care Compare rating: 3 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 119 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. for a knee or hip replacement?
The Medicare allowed amount averaged $13,184 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 373 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. Cts Surgical Associates LLC, an orthopedic surgery center 19.1 mi away, is paid about $8,695 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
What do commercial insurers pay Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. for a hip or knee replacement?
From the hospital's own price-transparency file, commercial plans' negotiated rates for MS-DRG 470 have a median of $30,639 across 2 insurers, ranging from $26,778 to $34,500.